IBM Targets ISPs with 13 New "ServerProven" Software Solutions Available for Netfinity Servers

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San Jose, CA
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29 Sep 1998:
... IBM today announced that 13 new software packages aimed at Internet Service Providers (ISPs) have been added to its roster of Netfinity "ServerProven" products -- accessories and software that have been tested and validated to work in specified configurations on IBM Netfinity servers. All of the programs announced today are designed to help ISPs expand the services side of their businesses.

Included in this roster is RealNetworks' Hosting Server, a solution that enables ISPs to add real-time audio and video capability to customer Web sites. Additionally, Netscape's popular Messaging Server is one of the new ServerProven Solutions for ISPs.

"These newly announced ServerProven solutions will help ISPs quickly and easily expand their businesses to offer more higher-margin services such as Web hosting and e-commerce," said Kate Connolly, worldwide director of IBM's Netfinity ServerProven Solutions program. "We will keep our focus on bringing more value-added applications to this market in the months ahead."

Through the ServerProven program, ISPs can receive from IBM an extensive list of compatible software programs and accessories -- including IBM's own powerful e-business solutions as well as other leading industry applications. IBM maintains a worldwide network of Solution Partnership Centers (SPCs) where ISVs can test their Windows NT business solutions on Netfinity servers and work with the company's expert consultants.

"Working with IBM to obtain ServerProven status for our Messaging Server was a pleasure," said Mike Davis, a senior product manager with Netscape. "What impressed us most was the technical capabilities of the SPC support staff. Not only did our contact thoroughly explain to us how to use the systems, but he also quickly resolved a few technical issues that surfaced that day."

"RealNetworks is pleased to be one of IBM's ServerProven solutions for ISPs. With a Netfinity server and RealNetworks' Hosting Server, ISPs can harness the double-digit growth in streaming media to increase traffic and revenues for their customers," said Mark Bretl, VP of Media Systems, RealNetworks.

The 13 new ServerProven Solutions for ISPs are:

Provider

Product

Type of Solution/Application

eShare Technologies

eShare Expressions Commercial License for ISPs

chat solution

Expansion Systems Corporation

Instant Reg

customer care and billing

TotalBill

customer care and billing

IBM

eNetwork Firewall

security

Net.Commerce

commerce

Netfinity Advanced Web Hosting Solution

Web hosting

WebSphere Application Server

Web design & delivery

Lotus Development Corporation

Lotus Domino Application Server

collaboration

Netscape

Netscape Messaging Server, Hosting Edition

messaging

RealNetworks, Inc.

RealNetworks Hosting Server

streaming audio/video

Security Dynamics

ACE/Server

security

SecureID

security

Software.com

InterMail Post.Office Edition

messaging

In addition to the solutions listed above, ISPs have access to a complete list of ServerProven solutions available on IBM's ServerProven Web site (see address below). IBM expects to add many more software packages serving ISPs to the IBM Netfinity ServerProven program roster in the near future.

The Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) whose products are featured as ServerProven Solutions are solely responsible for their products and services. Information with respect to the function, quality or performance of these offerings is obtained directly from the ISVs and is not warranted by IBM.

IBM and Netfinity are registered trademarks and Net.Commerce, WebSphere and eNetwork Firewall are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation.
Microsoft, Windows and NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
eShare and eShare Expressions are trademarks of eShare Technologies.
Expansion, TotalBill and Instant Reg are trademarks or registered trademarks of Expansion Systems Corporation.
Lotus and Domino are registered trademarks of Lotus Development Corporation.
Netscape is a registered trademark and Netscape Messaging Server is a trademark of Netscape Communications Corporation.
RealNetworks, Hosting Server and Internet Server are trademarks or registered trademarks of RealNetworks Inc.
SecurityDynamics, ACE/Server and SecurID are trademarks of Security Dynamics Incorporated.
Software.com and InterMail Post.Office Edition are trademarks of Software.com.